Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Whole-body Vibration Exercise on Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Samsung Medical Center
Conditions:
Stroke
Hemiplegia
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the whole body vibration exercise on cortical activity and gait function in patients with chronic stroke.
Detailed Description
Whole body vibration exercise can provide proper somatosensory stimulation and improve muscle strength and postural control in stroke patients. However, there has not yet been a report on the cortical...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Unilateral stroke with hemiplegia
- 3 months after stroke onset
- Able to walk at least 10 meters without assistive devices
Exclusion
- Subjects under 18 years and above 80 years old,
- Unable to perform a half squat on a vibrator (eg. visual field defects, fracture, and severe muscle paralysis)
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Risk of falling due to dizziness
- Pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 4 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 3 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03375346
Start Date
August 4 2015
End Date
August 3 2017
Last Update
December 20 2017
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